Little sins carry with them but little temptations to sin, and then a man shews most viciousness and unkindness, when he sins on a little temptation. It is devilish to sin without a temptation; it is little less than devilish to sin on a little occasion. The less the temptation is to sin, the greater is that sin.

Sin will usher in the greatest and the saddest losses that can be upon our souls.

When God's hand is on thy back, let thy hand be on thy mouth, for though the affliction be sharp it shall be but short.

Saints spring and thrive most internally, when they are most externally afflicted. Afflictions are the mother of virtue.

Pleasures seem solid in their pursuit; but are mere clouds in the enjoyment.

To repent of sin is as great a mark of grace as not to sin.

True repentance includes sorrow for sin and contrition of heart. It breaks the heart with sighs and sobs and groans.